Guidebook for London
Food Scene
The heart of the Bermondsey food scene. Saturdays only, apart from Holidays when also open Sunday
32 locals recommend
Spa Terminus
Dockley RoadThe heart of the Bermondsey food scene. Saturdays only, apart from Holidays when also open Sunday
Roca Cafe
188 Grange RdGreat for breakfasts, all day, and home cooking in the evenings
London's best little bistro, best french food this side of the tunnel
85 locals recommend
Casse-Croûte
109 Bermondsey StLondon's best little bistro, best french food this side of the tunnel
Antico Restaurant
214 Bermondsey StreetThe most awesome Modern Italian in London
Café Amisha
161 Grange RdPizza next door - great value
Pub and Restaurant with great hospitality and lovely menu from pizza to gastronomic
27 locals recommend
The Grange Pub
104 Grange RdPub and Restaurant with great hospitality and lovely menu from pizza to gastronomic
Pizarro
194 Bermondsey StSpanish food, from a famous chef - expensive but deals available
Sensational (and always packed) tapas bar, from chef José Pizarro - have it with sherry!
160 locals recommend
José
104 Bermondsey StSensational (and always packed) tapas bar, from chef José Pizarro - have it with sherry!
British food, by the French - go for the excellent degustation on a Saturday - one of the best culinary deals in London. Great just as a pub too!
77 locals recommend
The Rose Fulham
1 Harwood TerraceBritish food, by the French - go for the excellent degustation on a Saturday - one of the best culinary deals in London. Great just as a pub too!
Constancia
52 Tanner StSteak restaurant
If you have never been you are missing out - look out for the weekend fixed price deals. For red meat lovers.
50 locals recommend
Gaucho
93A Charterhouse StIf you have never been you are missing out - look out for the weekend fixed price deals. For red meat lovers.
The Garrison Public House
99 Bermondsey StGreat gastro pub - lots of single seating too.
Bermondsey Bar and Kitchen
Great menu, live music, sociable drinkery
Arts & Culture
Tate Modern
BanksideThe most stunning modern art collection and building in the World
Europe's largest private modern art gallery - ask for details of shows - WRONG DETAILS - ACTUALLY ON BERMONDSEY STREET
234 locals recommend
White Cube Bermondsey
Bermondsey StreetEurope's largest private modern art gallery - ask for details of shows - WRONG DETAILS - ACTUALLY ON BERMONDSEY STREET
Not only a superb collection, but beautifully displayed and accessible
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetNot only a superb collection, but beautifully displayed and accessible
All of our history is here - constantly updated with new discoveries, especially since the latest tunnel excavations
300 locals recommend
Museum of London
Museum of LondonAll of our history is here - constantly updated with new discoveries, especially since the latest tunnel excavations
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hide Bar
39-45 Bermondsey StLate night drinking
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
57-59 Honor Oak ParkAcross the park - open 7- 2300 daily
Barclays Bank
188 Clapham High StNearest full service bank
Getting Around
Alscot Road (Stop R) station
Busses 1, 78 and N1 towards the Centre of London
Alscot Road (Stop U) station
1, N1, 78 Buses towards outer London and Canada Water
Bermondsey Street
Bermondsey StreetPay as you go bikes - nearest stop (behind hotel)
Keep an eye out for the signs at the river (mainly South) for the best riverside walking experience
Thames Path
Thames PathKeep an eye out for the signs at the river (mainly South) for the best riverside walking experience
MBNA Thames Clippers
Great value river busses - you can use contactless or Oyster
Sightseeing
A must see for the views of London and the Prime Meridian - a great day out - get there and back on the river boats. There are three museums and lots of restaurants so you can take a whole day.
612 locals recommend
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueA must see for the views of London and the Prime Meridian - a great day out - get there and back on the river boats. There are three museums and lots of restaurants so you can take a whole day.
No, it's not London Bridge! - A short walk away and the gateway to the City of London
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadNo, it's not London Bridge! - A short walk away and the gateway to the City of London
All British history leads here - fascinating and some jaw-dropping facts from the excellent guides
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
All British history leads here - fascinating and some jaw-dropping facts from the excellent guides
Around this area for Borough Market, London Bridge, The Golden Hind, Norman and Roman Walls
54 locals recommend
The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, Southwark, London,
Around this area for Borough Market, London Bridge, The Golden Hind, Norman and Roman Walls
St. Paul's Cathedral
Stonehenge
The oldest thing you will ever see - worth the journey
'London-by-the Sea' A great day trip to London's favourite seaside town - 50 minutes from London by train
339 locals recommend
Brighton
'London-by-the Sea' A great day trip to London's favourite seaside town - 50 minutes from London by train
Shopping
Great outdoor people watching in the Wren / Inigo Jones designed former market
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StGreat outdoor people watching in the Wren / Inigo Jones designed former market
Shopping, food and drink in a great environment - lots of people watching spots
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StShopping, food and drink in a great environment - lots of people watching spots